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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,596.68, 236,803.26 and 96,145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,596.68, 236,803.26 and 96,145.72 is: 132,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,596.68 : 236,803.26 = 96,145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,596.68/236,803.26 = 96,145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,596.68x = 236,803.26 × 96,145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,596.68x = 22,767,619,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,619,931.05/171,596.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,681.00

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